Pradeep Mohandas pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com wrote...
hi,
We've created a start-up project page under GLAM for co-ordinating
activities among Wikipedians interested in working with GLAM institutions in
Mumbai. I've built up a pretty simple GLAM Mumbai project page -
hi Ashwin,
I think that is a better idea than just puting it as Mumbai. I guess it also
helps that those from Bangalore can also join in.
So, have created the page for the same -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/India
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/Indiawarm regards,
hi,
Apologies for repeatedly posting similar information to the list. We've
decided to have one single page for all the GLAM projects in India on a
single page.
Link - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/India
For now, we'll have one page. So, I hope Wikipedians from Ahmedabad, Pune,
As someone who created many of the Indian maps on wikipedia, this is a
serious issue which needs a decision as it has been in the gray for quite a
while. I have stopped my contribution of Indian maps ever since i realized
that my work could have legal repercussions. For now, all the maps come with
Hi all,
Just published a quick and dirty one about the happenings on GNUnify
Day 1. http://wp.me/pfuZu-ms . I just hope I did justice to being
there.
I do hope to get some photos by this week-end and pretify the post
somewhat. Been feeling lazy for last couple of days hence took the
drastic
Dear all,
A group of us here in Bangalore have been arranging GLAM sessions on Feb
18/19.
NGMA (the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore:
http://ngmaindia.gov.in/ngma_bangaluru.asp) will host a semi-public
discussion with Liam, NGMA staff, and invited curators/ art gallery
owners at
Yes, there are other events as well:
There is a meeting with KALA - a society for Librarians. They have agreed
for a session with Liam between 10:30AM-12PM on Saturday 19th Feb at IISc.
Thanks to Arjuna for setting this up.
He will share more details as they emerge.
regards
Arun
On Tue, Feb
On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 9:43 AM, sankarshan foss.mailingli...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:36 PM, Santhosh Thottingal
santhosh.thottin...@gmail.com wrote:
Just wanted to give an early preview of this software library through
an online interface : http://silpa.smc.org.in/Render
The root of this problem is very similar to the Section 377 case (refer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_377_of_the_Indian_Penal_Code)
The laws and attitudes in place regarding this case are ancient and in
present circumstances, wrong. They do the country more harm than good. Going
by these
Thanks for the suggestions, Tinu. Like Anirudh said in his response to Jyotis'
email, we'll have more clarity on these issues in the coming days.
- Sundar
That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for
the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted.
-
Hi Arun,
I agree that this is a very serious issue. We should contact the foundation's
legal counsel for suitable action as the foundation typically handles
content-issues, particularly ones that involve a question of legality. Chapters
shouldn't be mistaken as being responsible for the
Dear colleagues, (please feel free to cross-post this to local lists
within India)
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Hisham Mundol as a
consultant to the Wikimedia Foundation to support us in our program
initiatives in India.
As you know, the Wikimedia Foundation declared India to
Here is the link to the FAQ. Feel free to add questions if you have them
and I'll attempt to answer ;)
http://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/FAQ_Consultancy_for_National_Programs,_India
--
Barry Newstead
Chief Global Development Officer
Wikimedia Foundation
Tel: +1-415-839-6885 x. 6634
Skype:
Dear Wikimedians,
Here is a short report of the first workshop for Hindi wiki projects that
was held on 2011 February 12 at Sarai-CSDS, Civil Lines, New Delhi.
The workshop was attended by more than 35 participants. The complete list of
participants is available at
I believe there are two separate issues here:
1. Should Wikipedia have maps or any content that is not liked by
Govt. of X country or the people of Y country?
2. Should individual Indian Wikipedians or the WM India chapter be
held responsible for any content on Wikipedia?
The first one is
Hi everyone,
He mentioned it in his first email announcement, but just to remind everyone,
Barry is going to be holding an informal IRC office hours with Hisham Mundol to
introduce him and his new role.[1] This will be at 16:30 UTC on Thursday the
17th. That's 22:00 India Standard Time.
Welcome Hisham
It is great to have you on board.
Mani
Mani Pande, PhD
Global Development Research
The Wikimedia Foundation
Twitter: manipande
Skype: manipande
On 2/15/11 10:36 AM, Hisham Mundol wrote:
Dear All
Thank you for the welcome.
I'm tremendously motivated by this assignment.
On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Gautam John gau...@prathambooks.org wrote:
On 15 February 2011 23:57, Ragib Hasan ragibha...@gmail.com wrote:
responsible for any wikipedia content. I believe that German wikipedia
has a similar issue regarding the display of some nazi symbols (which
is
Hi Hisham,
A warm welcome and best wishes.
Cheers
Arjuna Rao Chavala
President, Wikimedia Chapter, India
On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM, Barry Newstead bnewst...@wikimedia.orgwrote:
Dear colleagues, (please feel free to cross-post this to local lists
within India)
I am pleased to
Hisham ,
Welcome to the world of Wikimedia / Wikipedia ! Looking forward to closely
working with you.
Best wishes !
Regards
Tinu Cherian
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM, Arjuna Rao Chavala
arjunar...@googlemail.com wrote:
Hi Hisham,
A warm welcome and best wishes.
Cheers
Arjuna Rao
A very warm welcome to the movement, Hisham. :-) I really enjoyed our
first conversations and am looking forward to doing what I can to help
you succeed. The India community is amazing and I think you will
greatly enjoy the passion, energy and intellect that are there. I
can't wait to see how much
Welcome to the Wikiverse, Hisham. Hope that your participation will help
advance
the movement goals in India.
Wish you all the best.
- Sundar
That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for
the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted.
- George Boole,
hi,
Was very surprised to see a lesson on Wikipedia in my brother's 7th std text
book today.
Picture - http://twitpic.com/40b7oj
The content is concerning Wikipedia - compares it with an encyclopedia,
details about volunteers contributing to Wikipedia, talks about the presence
of Indic language
Great to see!
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:32, Achal Prabhala aprabh...@gmail.com wrote:
This is awesome :)
On Wednesday 16 February 2011 10:25 AM, Pradeep Mohandas wrote:
hi,
Was very surprised to see a lesson on Wikipedia in my brother's 7th
std text book today.
Picture -
Thats great by Maharastra Govt.
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Swaroop Rao raul.swar...@gmail.comwrote:
Great to see!
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:32, Achal Prabhala aprabh...@gmail.com wrote:
This is awesome :)
On Wednesday 16 February 2011 10:25 AM, Pradeep Mohandas wrote:
hi,
On 15 February 2011 11:38, wheredevelsd...@hotmail.com wrote:
Out of about 15 people
contacted about 7 people have agreed to change the licensing (only 1 refusal
thus far). A lot of the amateur photographers on Flickr might be willing to
let go of the copyright so as to get more exposure and
On 16 February 2011 10:25, Pradeep Mohandas pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com wrote:
Was very surprised to see a lesson on Wikipedia in my brother's 7th std text
book today.
Wow! That is awesome! Which syllabus is this?
And thank you for sharing!
Best,
Gautam
hi,
This is in the Maharashtra State SSC syllabus. Brother tells me that it has
come for the text books from this year onwards.
Pradeep
On 16 February 2011 10:51, Gautam John gau...@prathambooks.org wrote:
On 16 February 2011 10:25, Pradeep Mohandas pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com
wrote:
Was
On 16 February 2011 10:57, Pradeep Mohandas pradeep.mohan...@gmail.com wrote:
This is in the Maharashtra State SSC syllabus. Brother tells me that it has
come for the text books from this year onwards.
Quite amazed, really!
Thank you, Pradeep.
Best,
Gautam
Delightful news. Sign that Wiki is becoming mainstream in India.
- Sundar
That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for
the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted.
- George Boole, quoted in Iverson's Turing Award Lecture
From: Pradeep Mohandas
Bhagat Singh was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be
one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence
movement. Interestingly rumour smses and forwarded emails
started circulating on Feb 14 ( also happens to be Valentine's Day) on
similar lines like
Dear Wikimedians,
Here is my a short report of the Kolkata Wikipedia meet up workshop for
wikipedia projects that was held on 2011 February 12 at *Indian Institute
of Foreign Trade*(Kolkata Campus)* *Saltlake, EP Block, Sector
V,Kolkata,West Bengal.
The Meet up and workshop was attended by
There is a session about Wikipedia and Malayalam Wikipedia in 8th std IT
text book, Kerala School Syllabus.
Here is the link : http://www.itschool.gov.in/icttextbook8.pdf (Page 39)
Thanks
On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM, BalaSundaraRaman sundarbe...@yahoo.comwrote:
Delightful news. Sign
Cool. Great to know, Anoop.
- Sundar
That language is an instrument of human reason, and not merely a medium for
the expression of thought, is a truth generally admitted.
- George Boole, quoted in Iverson's Turing Award Lecture
From: Anoop anoop@gmail.com
To: Wikimedia India list
Uploaded the photos
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bangalore_Meetup_13Feb2011
I will write a summary report after I return from Trichy Wikimeetup.
Meanwhile if somebody who attended the meetup 27 wants to do the same , feel
free to post to the list.
Thanks
Tinu Cherian
On Sun, Feb
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